Small Group Questions

1. Which part of Joseph’s story do you relate to most right now: the pit, the prison, or the palace? Why?

2. The sermon talked about “the illusion of control.” What is something in your life you’ve been trying to control instead of surrendering to God?

3. Joseph remained faithful even when life felt unfair and undeserved. Why do you think trusting God becomes hardest in seasons where we feel like we’ve done the “right thing” but nothing is improving?

4. Romans 8:28 says God works all things together for good. Looking back on your life, can you identify a moment where something painful or disappointing later revealed God’s greater purpose?

5. The challenge at the end of the message was to “stop clinging to control and start trusting God.” Practically speaking, what would surrender look like for you this week?

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